|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1. |
Record Nr. |
UNINA9910817917303321 |
|
|
Titolo |
Archetypes and motifs in folklore and literature : a handbook / / Jane Garry and Hasan El-Shamy, editors |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pubbl/distr/stampa |
|
|
Armonk, N.Y. : , : M.E. Sharpe, , 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ISBN |
|
1-351-57615-1 |
1-351-57616-X |
1-315-09712-5 |
1-280-93418-2 |
1-78034-138-5 |
9786610934188 |
0-7656-2212-2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Descrizione fisica |
|
1 online resource (xxxv, 515 pages) : illustrations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Collana |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disciplina |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Soggetti |
|
Folklore - Classification |
Folk literature - Themes, motives |
Archetypes in literature |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lingua di pubblicazione |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
|
|
|
|
|
Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
|
|
|
|
|
Note generali |
|
First published 2005 by M.E. Sharpe. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nota di bibliografia |
|
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nota di contenuto |
|
Contents; Illustrations; Preface; Introduction; How to Use This Book; About the Editors and Contributors; A Mythological Motifs; B Mythical Ani mals; C Ta b u; D Magic; E The Dead; F Marvels; G Ogres; H Te s t s; J The Wise and the Foolish; K Deceptions; L Reversal of Fortune; M Ordaining the Future; N Chance and Fate; P Society; Q Rewards and Punishments; R Captives and Fugitives; S Unnatural Cruelty; T Sex; U Nature of Life; Z Miscellaneous; Index |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sommario/riassunto |
|
"This is an authoritative presentation and discussion of the most basic thematic elements universally found in folklore and literature. The reference provides a detailed analysis of the most common archetypes or motifs found in the folklore of selected communities around the world. Each entry is written by a noted authority in the field, and includes accompanying reference citations. Entries are keyed to the Motif-Index of Folk Literature by Stith Thompson and grouped |
|
|
|
|